10 days in, and it feels great! We can never say this enough, but thank you for raising such wonderful children. Everyone has pretty much settled into the routine of school again, and there is just such an energy and excitement to learning and growing that you don’t find anywhere else.
In this week’s Skylert, we’re going to spend most of our time talking about Prowl.
What’s Prowl?
Prowl is a dynamic class period that happens Monday through Thursday from 9:50 – 10:20 am that will change day-to-day and week-to-week based on the needs and interests of students. Through our electronic scheduling system, Edficiency, students now have the ability to see available options for things offered during Prowl, and can request help from specific teachers during that time. Teachers likewise have the opportunity to request students they feel could use extra help or reinforcement of things covered previously. All sessions fit one of the following five categories:
- LEARN – A place where I go and learn something I missed or didn’t understand the first time.
- ASK – A place where I go to ask questions about things I’m working on, or need help with.
- TEST – A place where I can take or retake a test or complete an assessment.
- STUDY – A place where I can work on homework alone or in groups.
- EXPLORE – A place where I can do something in that subject area that’s more hands-on and I’m not graded in any way.
Students will see a variety of options, from ‘LEARN – Review of Mitosis and Cellular Division,’ or ‘STUDY – Open Band Practice Time’ to ‘EXPLORE – Capture the Flag’. If they don’t request a session and no teacher requests them, they are placed with one of their current teachers (if possible). We also use this time to offer clubs and other academic groups to meet like the National Junior Honors Society, although priority is always given to academic needs.
Your student will get an email each morning stating which session they have been assigned based on their requests and the requests of their teachers, and students can request sessions up to a week in advance. We encourage you to look over the options in Edficiency, and to proactively request teachers where they could use extra support. We’re excited to offer access to help and enrichment in new and exciting ways, and we hope you’ll make the most of it!
9TH GRADE BABY PICTURES DUE SEPTEMBER 8TH!
The book has a section specifically for our 9th graders. Be sure to get your student’s photo in by September 8th. Please check the flier for tips on quality photo selection before you upload them. Submit photos using the following link. https://images.jostens.com/0Dtqrefryv3dR0VBuRip1Ug
MEMORY BOOK STAFF APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 8TH!
Positions are open to all grades. This link will take you to the application that has detailed information. Apply before the September 8 deadline because a small assignment is required. https://forms.gle/y8AByjkcdVC2AXJr6
MEMORY BOOK COVER CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED. SJMS artists, the PTSA wants you to design this year’s cover! Details are in the attached flier, in the Main office and on the PTSA’s Instagram at southjordanmiddleschoolptsa. Submissions are due on September 8th.